12 months ago
Rajasthan Monsoon: 193 Deaths Reported, Crop Damage High
Imagine it's raining a lot in Rajasthan, India.
Sadly, 193 people have died because of the heavy rain this year, which is the most ever.
The rain also damaged many crops, like 40-70% of them!
The government is checking how bad the damage is and will give money to farmers whose crops were hurt.
The government is also making sure people don't sell fake fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides that can trick farmers.
They've already caught some people doing this and are planning even tougher rules to protect the farmers from getting cheated.
The Agriculture Minister announced this during a trip around the state.
193 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan due to rain-related incidents.
The death toll is the highest ever for a monsoon season.
Baran district is the most affected, with 13 deaths.
Crop damage is estimated to be between 40-70% across the state.
The government is cracking down on counterfeit agricultural products.
- Who
- Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena
- What
- Reported 193 deaths due to rain, announced crop damage assessment, and discussed action against counterfeit products.
- Where
- Rajasthan, particularly Baran district.
- When
- Reported on Saturday, September 6th
- Why
- To inform the public about the impact of the monsoon season and government actions.
Key facts
- Death Toll
- 193 people
- Cause of Deaths
- Rain-related incidents
- Crop Damage
- 40-70% overall
- Affected District
- Baran (most affected)
- FIRs Registered
- 68
- License Cancellations
- 22
- License Suspensions
- 17
Quotes
Kirodi Lal Meena
Rajasthan Agriculture Minister
“Now the PMO and Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan have now announced a strict law with provisions of punishment against units manufacturing counterfeit fertilisers, seeds and pesticides so that farmers are not cheated, the minister said.”
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“At least 193 people have died so far in rain-related incidents this monsoon in the state, which is highest ever.”
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